U.S. trade expert urges EU compromise in TTIP pesticide talks

Compatibility was the catchcry of a panel discussion on U.S.-EU trade during PMA Fresh Summit, but retailer policies and consumer expectations may be a hurdle.

November 05 , 2015

Spain: Lechuvitas take innovation stage at Fruit Attraction

With a bit of water in a white carton so lettuce can keep growing, Primaflor's 'Lechuvitas' product was on show in Madrid for Fruit Attraction.

November 05 , 2015

U.K.: Supply chain problems will force production decline, NFU warns

A report from the National Farmers' Union says record levels of imported produce in U.K. supermarkets are hitting local growers hard.

November 05 , 2015

Russia to destroy apple shipment amid false document concerns

Russian authorities say they have been unable to determine the country of origin of an apple consignment.

November 05 , 2015

Australia: New horticulture minister opens APAL office

Liberal Senator Ruston says the pome fruit industry is 'diverse and dynamic with a bright future'.

November 05 , 2015

Chile: PMA Fruittrade technical sessions to address critical industry topics

A major trade show to be held in Santiago next week will include educational sessions specific to various crops including table grapes, citrus and berries.

November 05 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 44, 2015

Arrival volumes of Mexican avocados in the U.S. during week 44 were impacted by the recent Hurricane Patricia.

November 04 , 2015

U.S.: Proposed chlorpyrifos ban would hurt produce growers, says CFFA

Barry Bedwell says the EPA's proposed ban of a common insecticide is part of a growing trend to limit chemical use due to 'selective and largely inaccurate' information.

November 04 , 2015

Packaging is produce industry's 'most effective marketing tool', says expert

Lisa Cork believes many fruit and vegetable companies seem to have a 'void of knowledge or expectation' that their packaging should work hard for them.

November 04 , 2015

Packaging is produce industry's 'most effective marketing tool', says expert

Lisa Cork believes many fruit and vegetable companies seem to have a 'void of knowledge or expectation' that their packaging should work hard for them.

November 04 , 2015